Brown Butter (Noun)
Meaning
Clarified butter browned slowly and seasoned with vinegar or lemon juice and capers.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The sauce was finished with a drizzle of brown butter and a sprinkle of parsley for garnish.
- To bring out the flavors, sauté the chicken in brown butter with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
- Brown butter added a rich nutty flavor that complemented the fish perfectly.
- After browning the butter, whisk in the vinegar, capers, and chopped shallots to complete the sauce.
- The recipe called for a tangy brown butter sauce with a hint of acidity to balance out the dish.